Roman Gods & Goddesses
Title | Roman Gods & Goddesses PDF eBook |
Author | Britannica Educational Publishing |
Publisher | Britannica Educational Publishing |
Total Pages | 175 |
Release | 2014-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1622751590 |
While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.
A Pocket Dictionary of Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses
Title | A Pocket Dictionary of Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Woff |
Publisher | Getty Publications |
Total Pages | 52 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780892367061 |
Discusses different gods and goddesses of ancient Greece that appear in stories, films, and art.
Greek Gods & Goddesses
Title | Greek Gods & Goddesses PDF eBook |
Author | Britannica Educational Publishing |
Publisher | Britannica Educational Publishing |
Total Pages | 158 |
Release | 2014-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1622751531 |
Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. At the heart of Greek mythology are exciting stories of drama, action, and adventure featuring gods and goddesses, who, while physically superior to humans, share many of their weaknesses. Readers will be introduced to the many figures once believed to populate Mount Olympus as well as related concepts and facts about the Greek mythological tradition.
Gods and Goddesses in the Garden
Title | Gods and Goddesses in the Garden PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Bernhardt |
Publisher | Rutgers University Press |
Total Pages | 265 |
Release | 2008-03-11 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 0813544726 |
Zeus, Medusa, Hercules, Aphrodite. Did you know that these and other dynamic deities, heroes, and monsters of Greek and Roman mythology live on in the names of trees and flowers? Some grow in your local woodlands or right in your own backyard garden. In this delightful book, botanist Peter Bernhardt reveals the rich history and mythology that underlie the origins of many scientific plant names. Unlike other books about botanical taxonomy that take the form of heavy and intimidating lexicons, Bernhardt's account comes together in a series of interlocking stories. Each chapter opens with a short version of a classical myth, then links the tale to plant names, showing how each plant "resembles" its mythological counterpart with regard to its history, anatomy, life cycle, and conservation. You will learn, for example, that as our garden acanthus wears nasty spines along its leaf margins, it is named for the nymph who scratched the face of Apollo. The shape-shifting god, Proteus, gives his name to a whole family of shrubs and trees that produce colorful flowering branches in an astonishing number of sizes and shapes. Amateur and professional gardeners, high school teachers and professors of biology, botanists and conservationists alike will appreciate this book's entertaining and informative entry to the otherwise daunting field of botanical names. Engaging, witty, and memorable, Gods and Goddesses in the Garden transcends the genre of natural history and makes taxonomy a topic equally at home in the classroom and at cocktail parties.
Household Gods
Title | Household Gods PDF eBook |
Author | Alexandra Sofroniew |
Publisher | Getty Publications |
Total Pages | 156 |
Release | 2016-02-15 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1606064568 |
Daily religious devotion in the Greek and Roman worlds centered on the family and the home. Besides official worship in rural sacred areas and at temples in towns, the ancients kept household shrines with statuettes of different deities that could have a deep personal and spiritual meaning. Roman houses were often filled with images of gods. Gods and goddesses were represented in mythological paintings on walls and in decorative mosaics on floors, in bronze and marble sculptures, on ornate silver dining vessels, and on lowly clay oil lamps that lit dark rooms. Even many modest homes had one or more religious objects that were privately venerated. Ranging from the humble to the magnificent, these small objects could be fashioned in any medium from terracotta to precious metal or stone. Showcasing the collections in the Getty Villa, this book’s emphasis on the spiritual beliefs and practices of individuals promises to make the works of Greek and Roman art more accessible to readers. Compelling representations of private religious devotion, these small objects express personal ways of worshiping that are still familiar to us today. A chapter on contemporary domestic worship further enhances the relevance of these miniature sculptures for modern viewers.
Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome (Reference)
Title | Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome (Reference) PDF eBook |
Author | Brian Kinsey |
Publisher | Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | 321 |
Release | 2012-01-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0761479511 |
This title explores the many gods, goddesses, and mythological figures that have pervaded human culture from prehistoric times through today.
Greek & Roman Mythology
Title | Greek & Roman Mythology PDF eBook |
Author | Malcolm Couch |
Publisher | In the Hands of a Child |
Total Pages | 67 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Mythology, Classical |
ISBN |
A pictorial examination of Greco-Roman mythology and its heroes.